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Revit previews Solar Radiation Technology
Software developer AutoDesk has released a preview of its Solar Radiation Technology for Revit, its software for Building Information Modeling. Solar radiation (basically, energy from sunlight) mostly contacts roofs and […]
Next step: Outcome-based energy codes
You know a lecture is going to be good when the presenter opens with, “I think this might be the nerdiest session at the entire conference.” Well, color me nerdy, […]
The Simpsons go off the grid
This Sunday's episode of The Simpsons showed the famous yellow family tilting at windmills. Literally.
Oregon enviros miffed at Obama’s drilling plan
President Barack Obama today announced plans to drill for oil and gas off the East Coast, in the Gulf of Mexico and off parts of Alaska. Obama mentioned the plans […]
Suzlon Wind Energy coming to Portland?
Real estate transactions rarely start my engine. But an email I received today from Macadam Forbes about Indian wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon Wind Energy Corp. leasing space in Northwest Portland got my (turbine) motor running.
Helix Wind to apply for DOE loans
Helix Wind next year expects to submit an application to the Department of Energy for two separate loan guarantees totaling $10 million to aid their purchase of Newberg's Abundant Renewable Energy.
Feds OK Oregon LNG project
A new liquefied natural gas project has federal approval. This from Dennis Newman at Natural Oregon: This morning, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the Jordan Cove project, and the Pacific Connector Pipeline, on a 3-1 vote. The plant would be built on Coos Bay. The pipeline will transport the gas more than 230 miles to a connection with an interstate gas pipeline near Malin, Orego[...]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
